(TORONTO) May 10 2021: A group of students from Memorial University of Newfoundland created HeartStarter – an initiative that aims to provide health services using drone-powered AED delivery and information to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador though a publicly accessible AED registry that is connected with the 911 provincial system.
The Enactus team from Memorial University of Newfoundland was awarded the 2021 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Project Accelerator Best Project title at the 2021 Enactus Canada National Exposition Opening Ceremony on May 10th.
HeartStarter has carried through with education sessions that have benefitted over 1000 students in 41 classrooms across 4 provinces. They have directly impacted over 1600 people, and over 3650 people have now downloaded the PulsePoint AED app. This year they launched their pilot in the town of Holyrood where 2500 residents have benefitted from the project.
“At Samsung, we believe in empowering future generations to achieve their full potential, enabling them to pioneer positive social change and build a better world. We are inspired by what these students have accomplished and how they have embraced technology as a force for good,” said Jennifer Groh, Director of Corporate Communications and Citizenship, Samsung Canada.
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Project Accelerator is designed to empower Enactus teams with the resources needed to identify, create and deliver innovative projects that show how science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can be applied to improve local communities and build a better tomorrow. The program doubles as a unique competition that encourages innovative thinking, creative problem-solving and teamwork by encouraging students to resolve the pressing social issues affecting their local community.
The Enactus Canada National Exposition unites 1,500 delegates including the country’s brightest university and college students, academic professionals and top Canadian CEOs to enable progress by supporting entrepreneurial action through competition, recognition and education.
For competition updates, visit nationals.enactus.ca. All competition results will also be published on enactus.ca/events/national-exposition following the event.
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ABOUT ENACTUS CANADA: Enactus Canada, a national charity and the country’s largest post-secondary experiential learning platform, is shaping entrepreneurial leaders who are passionate about advancing the economic, social and environmental health of Canada. Guided by academic advisors and business experts, more than 3,000 post-secondary students led 275 community empowerment projects and business ventures last year in communities coast to coast, directly impacting over 39,000 lives.
As a global network of 35 countries, Enactus uses the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. For more information, visit enactus.ca.
ABOUT SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA INC.
Samsung Electronics Canada inspires Canadians to reach their full potential through a transformative ecosystem of products and services that deliver innovation and distinct design to every aspect of their connected lives. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, virtual reality and wearable devices, tablets and digital appliances. In 2021, Samsung was ranked as one of Canada’s “Most Reputable Companies” in Léger’s Corporate Reputation Study. Dedicated to helping make a difference in the lives of Canadians, Samsung’s award-winning corporate giving initiatives support public education and health-related issues in communities across the country. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
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